He made up his mind that when, presently, he was reconciled with the duchess (he had no doubt ever that presently they would be reconciled) he would make a companion of her.

It never entered his mind that there would be any difficulty about doing so.
The Honourable John Ruffin came down for a week-end and was pleased to find the duke and Pollyooly on such excellent terms.

So pleased was he that he forebore, by a considerable effort, to tease the duke.

At least he did not tease him more than was good for him.

Also, to his great surprise, he found himself suffering from a twinge of jealousy now and again at Pollyooly's frank display of friendliness for the duke.